Weekly Newsletter 4/30/19

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Falcon's Quill

Issue 33

30-April-19

Principal's Corner

Dear Parents,

Why Mary, Why May?? Traditions are very important in Catholic celebrations. It is a way to stay connected with the past and celebrate the present. The month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary in many cultures. May is considered the season of the beginning of new life. Holy Family celebrates Mary every morning during the month of May. We perform a small ceremony during Morning Prayer known as the Crowning of Mary . Each class rotates and takes a turn adorning Mary with a crown of flowers. Why?

Many non-Catholics have a difficulty understanding what the Catholic Church teaches about the Virgin Mary, and unfortunately a great deal of misinformation has led to some wild ideas as to what Catholics “believe.” Ultimately, the Church honors and venerates (but does not worship) Mary because of the role she has played in our salvation.

God chose Mary, as the one who would conceive, carry, give birth to, raise, and mother the Savior of the World. In the first chapter of Luke’s Gospel, the angel Gabriel announces God’s plan to young Mary, who responds by saying: “I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say.” This selfless awesome Yes to God is what put events for Jesus and ultimately our salvation into motion. Mary’s openness, desire and willingness to cooperate with God’s plan and ultimately her sacrifice are the foundations of what the Church celebrates and honors. Mary, for all Christians is the first and greatest disciples of Jesus.

Mary is seen as a spiritual mother of Christians. As Jesus gave his mother away to the Apostle John from the cross (John 19:26-7), Catholics believe that in a symbolic way He was giving His mother Mary to be the mother of the whole Church. Catholics do not pray to Mary as they pray to God; there is only one mediator between God and humanity, Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5). We do ask for her intercession, believing that her prayers for ourselves, our loved ones and the world have power because of her unique relationship with Jesus.

Click below for the May Crowning schedule to find out when your child's teacher will be crowning Mary.

May Crowning Schedule HERE

Mr. Aubert

Dear Parents,

As the school year comes to a close and the weather begins to get warmer, it's time to break out those golf clubs and join us at the 4th Annual Zarlingo Golf Tournament!

The golf tournament will take place at the Bookcliff Country Club on Saturday, May 11th, beginning at 8am. For more information about signing up click HERE .

Another exciting part of this event is the Z Kids Golf Clinic which will be held from 10:30am-12:30pm (lunch and fun provided!). Click HERE for more info and click HERE for the registration form.

Want to sponsor the event? Click HERE for information about sponsoring this amazing tournament. All proceeds and sponsorships go directly to Holy Family Tuition Assistance!

Hard copies of all these forms are available at the office.

You may view all upcoming events HERE.

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2019-20 5th graders, you are invited to....

8th Grade Grad Dinner

The graduating 8th grade class is invited to a special dinner hosted by the 7th grade. This dinner is for students only.

7th grade parents, please sign up HERE to bring food.

We are implementing an "Appreciation Station" this year! Please look for it in the front office. We encourage all students and even parents to leave a quick note for the teachers and staff!

If you are interested in helping during the week, please look at the volunteer sign up sheet HERE .

Please contact Milly Pacini with any questions or concerns: (312) 912-1516 or by email HERE .

Attention all Middle School students and parents! Let's dance the night away at the last Middle School Dance of the year! The Middle School Dance will be held on Friday, May 10th at 1:30pm. There will be dancing, fun and concessions for sale.

We are in need of your help to collect snack donations for the concessions! Please follow the link HERE in order to sign up to donate snacks and make this last dance a good time! All of the proceeds from the concessions sales will go towards supplies for the Middle School Field Day on Wednesday, May 22nd! Have questions? Contact Kayley Vogel by email HERE .

Field Day Needs your help!

As the days get warmer and school comes to a close, its time to plan Field Day! We are looking for volunteers to help out with the Field Day on Wednesday, May 22nd from 8:00 am-3:30 pm. We need help with both K-5 and middle school (6th and 7th).

If you are interested in helping with K-5 please contact Melissa Hoaglund by email HERE .

If you are interested in helping with the middle school (6th and 7th) field day, please contact Kayley Vogel by email HERE .

If you have not completed your 20 hours of volunteering this is a fantastic and super fun way to complete those hours!

Please check out last year's Field Day video, and see how much fun the kids have celebrating the end of a successful school year.

K-5 Music Program Update!!!

First Lego League

Informational meeting

This meeting is for incoming 5th - 8th grade students (2019-20 school year).

Click HERE for more information on this upcoming meeting.

All incoming 1 ^st through 5 ^th grade boys and their families are invited to join Holy Family Cub Scout Pack 318 for recruitment night. We will meet on Monday , May 6, 2019 in the Multipurpose Room from 6-7pm. Boys are invited to watch part of the pack meeting and then play games with Cub Scouts. We will answer any questions families have about scouting. We are a very active pack and earned the Gold level Journey to Excellence national scouting award. If you have any questions, please email HERE. Hope to see you there!